SunExpress reports rising revenue

SunExpress posted a 4.8% increase in 2009 revenue to €429.6 million ($585.4 million) on a 32.2% surge in passenger numbers to 5.6 million. The Turkish Airlines/Lufthansa joint venture is targeting €500 million in revenue and 7 million passengers this year as it increases its 737-800 fleet from 20 to 25.

SunExpress posted a 4.8% increase in 2009 revenue to €429.6 million ($585.4 million) on a 32.2% surge in passenger numbers to 5.6 million. The Turkish Airlines/Lufthansa joint venture is targeting €500 million in revenue and 7 million passengers this year as it increases its 737-800 fleet from 20 to 25.